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  CaribSeek Encyclopedia | Cayman Islands Flag | Cayman Islands National Flag | Caymanian Flag
The Cayman Islands Flag, the official ensign, was adopted in 1959, shortly after the Code of Arms was adopted.
The proper flag to fly on land in the Cayman Islands is the blue one, as described.
Flags used as a national symbol at public events may be flown or displayed in the background.
encyclopedia.caribseek.com /Caribbean_Flags/cayman-islands-flag.shtml   (611 words)

  
 Cayman Islands
The three islands are outcrops of the Cayman Ridge, a range of submarine mountains extending west southwest from the Sierra Maestra range in the southeast portion of Cuba to the Misteriosa Bank in the direction of Belize.
The flag of the Cayman Islands was adopted in 1959.
The last hurricanes to directly impact the Cayman Islands were Gilbert in September of 1988, Mitch in October of 1998, Michelle in November of 2001 and the worst of all Ivan on September 12, 2004.
www.eandbcaymans.com /cayman_islands.htm   (4208 words)

  
 Welcome to the Cayman Islands Turtle Farm - Turtle Farm History
In the 1600 and 1700's the Cayman Islands became a provisioning stop for vessels sailing the Caribbean because of an abundance of green sea turtles, which could be caught and kept alive on board as a source of fresh meat.
Cayman Turtle Farm was established in 1968 as Mariculture Ltd. by a group of investors from the United States and Great Britain as a facility to raise the green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas, for commercial purposes.
Cayman Turtle Farm's policy is to provide turtles and facilities to research projects that could benefit turtle farming technology or be of a conservation benefit to sea turtles.
www.turtle.ky /history.htm   (906 words)

  
 Cayman Islands travel guide - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Cayman Islands [1] are an island group in the Caribbean Sea, ninety miles south of Cuba.
The Cayman Islands were colonized from Jamaica by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Visitors flying into the Cayman Islands are able to bring either 1 bottle of duty free spirits, 4 bottles of wine or champagne, or 1 12 pack of beer per person 18 years of age or older.
wikitravel.org /en/Cayman_Islands   (1393 words)

  
 Flag of Cayman Islands -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The flag of the (A British colony in the Caribbean northwest of Jamaica; an international banking center) Cayman Islands was adopted in 1959.
Prior to that, the Islands had used the (Click link for more info and facts about British flag) British flag for all official occasions.
Set on a navy blue field, the flag features the red, white and blue British Union Jack in its upper left-hand corner, and the (Click link for more info and facts about Cayman coat of arms) Cayman coat of arms encircled in a pure white ground in the right-hand centre of the field.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/f/fl/flag_of_cayman_islands.htm   (110 words)

  
 Flights to Grand Cayman - Airlines | Air Travel | Cheap Tickets, Airfare, Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory located in the Western Caribbean, 480 miles south of Miami, Florida, 150 miles south of Cuba and 180 miles northwest of Jamaica.
Cayman Airways is the National Flag Carrier of the Cayman Islands.
The Cayman Islands and Cayman Airways are known for their warm hospitality, and as soon as you step on board Cayman Airways you will begin to experience genuine Caymanian hospitality.
www.gocayman.ky /content/view/20/103   (761 words)

  
 flag of Cayman Islands flags, Fahnen, Flaggen, FOTW bei Nationalflaggen.de
The flag of the Cayman Islands is the Blue Ensign with the arms within a white circle.
The Cayman Islands chose to represent their national coat of arms similarly, and this has been the customary practice since the flag's inception.
The meaning of the Turtle is that the Caymans (Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman) were known as "Tortuga" (Turtle in Spanish) during the period when pirates used to hang around the Caribean Sea.
www.nationalflaggen.de /flags-of-the-world/flags/ky.html   (3032 words)

  
 Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce: Investing in Cayman: Vessel Registration
The Cayman Islands, with a Category One British registry, are qualified to register vessels of all sizes and classes, from small yachts to super tankers.
Cayman Islands law had been widen to include the scope of people and companies eligible to register ships under the Cayman Islands flag.
Since the islands are a British territory, ships may fly the UK Red Ensign or the Cayman Islands Red Ensign, which consists of the UK Red Ensign with the Cayman Islands crest in the flag.
www.caymanchamber.ky /investing/vesselreg.htm   (542 words)

  
 :: UK Overseas Territories Association ::
The three islands are situated in the western Caribbean, about 150 miles south of Cuba, 480 miles south of Miami, Florida, and 180 miles northwest of Jamaica.
Geographically, the Cayman Islands is part of the Cayman Ridge, which extends westward from Cuba.
Flag: The flag of the Cayman Islands was adopted in 1959.
www.ukota.org /cayman_islands_facts_and_figures.asp   (366 words)

  
 Cayman Islands Flag - World Flags 101 - Caymanians Flags
Prior to that, the Cayman Islands used the British flag for all official occasions because it is a British Overseas Territory.
The Cayman Islands issued a postage stamp in remembrance of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the Unites States.
A turtle appears in the Cayman Islands flag's coat of arms because the Cayman Islands were once known as 'Tortuga' (which translates to 'turtle' in Spanish), by the pirates who terrorized the Caribbean Sea.
www.worldflags101.com /c/cayman-islands-flag.aspx   (342 words)

  
 Flag
The Cayman Islands Flag, the official ensign, was adopted in 1959, shortly after the Coat of Arms was adopted.
There are two versions of the flag - the blue for use on land and the red for use at sea.
In 1706, the British Union flag combined the English red cross of St. George with the Scottish white cross of St. Andrew.
www.gov.ky /portal/page?_pageid=1142,1481118&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL   (611 words)

  
 Cayman Island Flag & Crest for Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac & Little Cayman, Cayman Islands - Cayman Online
The Cayman Islands flag consists of the Union Flag of the United Kingdom at the top left quarter of a dark blue background with the Cayman Islands crest in a white disc appearing at the bottom right quarter.
The turtle is the National symbol of the Cayman Islands and the rope it stands on represents the thatch rope industry that is an important part of Cayman's history.
The pineapple at the top of the Cayman Island arms symbolizes the part of history when the Islands were a dependence of Jamaica (which was until 1962 a dependent of Great Britain).
www.caymanonline.com /info/flag/index.shtml   (216 words)

  
 Cayman Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The flag of the Cayman Islands is the Blue Ensign with the arms within a white circle.
The Cayman Islands chose to represent their national coat of arms similarly, and this has been the customary practice since the flag's inception.
The meaning of the Turtle is that the Caymans (Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman) were known as "Tortuga" (Turtle in Spanish) during the period when pirates used to hang around the Caribean Sea.
www.fotw.us /flags/ky.html   (3022 words)

  
 cayman island flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The flag of the Cayman Islands is the Blue Ensign with the arms within a...
The Cayman Islands were colonized from Jamaica by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries...
Flag bases are ideal for displaying from one to 150 flags of either 4" x 6" or 8" x 12" size.
www.carribean-bahamas-2005-2006.com /63/cayman-island-flag.html   (393 words)

  
 Cayman Islands Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
In the fly, or the right edge of the flag where the flag waves, the local badge of the Cayman Islands is depicted.
Resting on the shield is a turtle and a pineapple which both signify important agricultural aspects of the Cayman Islands.
All flags are finished with heavy-duty, no-shrink white header material for the strongest headers in the industry.
www.special-tplus.com /cayman-islands-flag.html   (225 words)

  
 Cayman Net News: MLA calls for more Cayman flag waving
He asked what were the formal regulations and protocol regarding the sale of the Cayman Islands flag and the Chief Secretary, Hon George McCarthy, extolled the benefits of having the National Museum alone being responsible for the flag.
“The flags are sold in various sizes and include the blue ensign, the land flag, and the red ensign, the marine flag.
The Government recognises the Cayman Islands flag as a symbol of sovereignty.
www.caymannetnews.com /cgi-script/csArticles/articles/000092/009207.htm   (619 words)

  
 Cayman Airways - Your Trip   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Cayman Airways wishes to advise the public that effective October 6 a fuel surcharge of US $10 one way and US$20 round trip will be put in place for all Cayman Airways and Cayman Airways Express flights between Grand Cayman and the Sister Islands.
Cayman Airways is pleased to announce the addition of new cargo service between the Cayman Islands and Tampa, FL effective June 9, 2005.
Cayman Airways has announced that it is in the process of converting its jet aircraft to a two-class configuration in order to facilitate the introduction of Sir Turtle Class on all of its scheduled flight services.
www.caymanairways.com /news   (2542 words)

  
 About Cayman Islands - Travel, Maps, Flag and Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Cayman Islands are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the western Caribbean Sea comprising the islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman.
The three islands are situated about 480 miles south of Miami, 150 miles south of Cuba, and 180 miles northwest of Jamaica.
The two "Sister Islands" of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are located about 90 miles east of Grand Cayman and have areas of 14 square miles and 10 square miles respectively.
www.canadiancontent.net /profiles/Cayman-Islands.html   (275 words)

  
 1000Countries.com: Cayman Islands I: cayman islands, CAYMAN ISLANDS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Cayman: =cayman.org= is a complete, integrated, web site with everything you need to know about visiting the Cayman Islands, including how to get there, where to stay and what to do.
Soto, the Cayman Islands is recognized as the birthplace of recreational diving...
Cayman Islands are an internal self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the Carribean...
www.1000countries.com /countries_of_the_world/cayman_islands_1.html   (2901 words)

  
 Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce: About the Cayman Islands: Facts About Cayman
Name: The name 'Cayman' derives from the Carib word for crocodile and appeared in the log of Sir Francis Duke, the first English visitor to the islands, in 1586.
National Flag: Blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Caymanian coat of arms on a white disk centered on the outer half of the flag.
Cayman Airways has been serving the Cayman Islands as our national flag carrier.
www.caymanchamber.ky /about/facts.htm   (289 words)

  
 CAYMAN ISLANDS MARATHON - December 2, 2007
Nestled in the calm, turquoise waters of the western Caribbean, lies the peaceful British Crown Colony known as the Cayman Islands.
The official hotel for the Cayman Islands Marathon is the Grand Cayman Marriott located on beautiful 7-Mile Beach.
Cayman has sophistication, surprising variety and a hassle-free atmosphere: here street and beach vendors are forbidden by law.
www.caymanislandsmarathon.com /Travel.cfm   (582 words)

  
 Caymanian Flag - Flag Of Cayman Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
If you would like to use this flag of Cayman Islands or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this map of Cayman Islands or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this information for Cayman Islands or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
www.appliedlanguage.com /flags_of_the_world/flag_of_cayman_islands.shtml   (217 words)

  
 Cayman Islands, People of Cayman Islands
Arts: The cultural foundation of Cayman Island showcases the Cayman Islands Arts Festival, held during April every annually, where the talent artworks of the local artists are displayed.
Designed with a union flag set on the background of Blue ensign adorned with the coat of arm that carries along with it the significance of the place.
The Cayman's Christian heritage is well denoted from the words of motto that is placed in the bottom which reads ‘He hath founded it upon the seas'.
www.mapsofworld.com /country-profile/economy-of-cayman-islands-people-culture-and-flag.html   (586 words)

  
 Cayman Islands Flag
This Cayman Islands flag is the made to the highest standards in the USA.
We stock the Cayman Islands flag in 4x6 inch, 12x18 inch, 2ft x 3ft, 3ft x 5ft and 4ft x 6ft sizes in nylon and 3ft x 5ft in Superknit polyester.
Cayman Islands stick flag 4 inch x 6 inch, mounted on a 10 inch plastic stick.
www.united-states-flag.com /caymanislands.html   (436 words)

  
 1000Countries.com: Cayman Islands II: cayman islands, CAYMAN ISLANDS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Cayman Islands are dotted with deal-cutting characters with briefcases and cellphones, scuba divers in electric...
Background: The Cayman Islands were colonized from Jamaica by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries.
The Cayman Islands - The British Crown Colony of the Cayman Islands consists of Grand Cayman and the sister islands...
www.1000countries.com /countries_of_the_world/cayman_islands_2.html   (2195 words)

  
 National Flag of Cayman Islands
This illustration of the Cayman Islands Flag is available for immediate download as a single flag or as part of a complete set of international flags.
Two sizes for each country flag are available: one in the official proportions as specified by the particular country and one in a standardized 3:5 ratio.
Both the EPS and WMF versions are vector based graphics allowing you to print high resolution flags at any size from as small as a postage stamp to as large as a billboard.
www.flagart.com /flags/cayman-islands.htm   (449 words)

  
 Directory - Reference: Flags: Regional: Cayman Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Theodora.com: Flag of Cayman Islands  · cached · Images in several sizes.
Flags of the World: Cayman Islands  · cached · Current and historical flags and ensigns.
Cayman Islands Government: Using National Symbols  · cached · Usage guidelines for flags, ensigns, and coats of arms.
www.incywincy.com /default?p=312614   (62 words)

  
 Cayman Airlines: Cayman Airways, Flights & Airfare, Island Air   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Cayman Airways has been the national flag carrier of the Cayman Islands since 1968.
Cayman Brac is served by both Cayman Airways and Island Air and Little Cayman is served by Island Air only.
Cayman Airways operates 737 jet service from Grand Cayman or Miami to Cayman Brac but since Little Cayman has a grass airfield, service there is limited to the smaller aircraft utilized by Island Air.
cayman.com.ky /visiting/airlines.htm   (355 words)

  
 Renting Property in Cayman :
When you are considering moving to the Cayman Islands there are always a number of questions that are asked regarding long-term accommodation.
This is sufficient time to get a feel for the island, view properties with your agent and secure a place with all the necessary documentation needed to get in into your new home.
Cars are readily available on the island, new and second hand due to the transient population.
www.century21cayman.com /files/osc/cre/prenting.htm   (1480 words)

  
 Reference Flags Regional Cayman Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Cayman Islands Government: Using National Symbols - Usage guidelines for flags, ensigns, and coats of arms.
Flags of the World: Cayman Islands - Current and historical flags and ensigns.
World Flag Database - Cayman Islands - Provides general geographical facts, along with the flag image.
www.memq.com /find/Reference/Flags/Regional/Cayman_Islands   (164 words)

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